Long Vowel Rule (2): If a word has one vowel and it comes at the end of the word, that word usually has a long vowel sound. 6. Long Vowel Rule (3): The vowel i and o have the long vowel sound when followed by two or more consonants usually has a long vowel sound.
Ed Gillespie. Edward Walter Ed. Gillespie (born August 1, 1961) is an American Republican politician who served as the 61st Chairman of the Republican National Committee and Counselor to the President in the George W. Bush administration.
By Jennifer Rubin By Jennifer Rubin October 12, 2014. Under the radar screen of MSM reporting on the midterms, Republican Ed Gillespie is quietly but steadily catching up to incumbent Democratic Sen. Mark Warner in Virginia.